Badges & Awards

50Pros offers 14 achievement badges: Top Rated (4.5+ avg rating, 5+ reviews), Fast Responder (average response under 4 hours), Rising Star (50%+ traffic growth month-over-month with 50+ views), Client Favorite (4.5+ willingness-to-refer score, 5+ reviews), Portfolio Pro (5+ published case studies), Verified Elite (verified + 80%+ completeness + 10+ reviews), Category Leader (#1 rank in a service category), Most Viewed (top 10% in profile views), Established Business (founded 10+ years ago), Newly Joined (joined within last 90 days), Team Powerhouse (50+ employees), Global Reach (international agency), Perfect Score (5.0 rating with 3+ reviews), and Multi-Service (listed in 5+ categories). Badges are evaluated automatically by our daily system.

The Fast Responder badge is awarded to agencies that maintain an average response time of under 4 hours across all lead interactions. This badge signals to potential clients that your agency is responsive and engaged. It’s one of the most valued badges because response speed is a top factor clients consider when evaluating agencies. The badge is evaluated daily based on your rolling average response time, so consistent quick responses will help you earn and maintain it.

The Top Rated badge requires a minimum average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars across at least 5 client reviews. This badge is a strong trust signal that appears prominently on your profile and listing card. Focus on delivering excellent work and then use the review request tools to invite satisfied clients to leave reviews. Quality matters more than quantity — one bad review can affect your average, so consistent excellent service is the best strategy. The badge is re-evaluated daily, so it reflects your current performance.

Verified Elite is the most prestigious badge on 50Pros, combining three requirements: (1) your agency must be Verified (paid the $125 verification fee), (2) your profile completeness must be 80% or higher, and (3) you must have at least 10 client reviews. This badge signals that your agency is fully committed to the platform, has a thorough and professional profile, and has a proven track record with clients. It’s a comprehensive measure of credibility that helps your agency stand out in competitive categories.

From your dashboard, go to the Badges section to see all your earned badges. Each badge has an embed option that provides an HTML snippet or embeddable widget URL you can add to your agency’s website. The embedded badge widget dynamically displays your badge status and links back to your 50Pros profile. This is a great way to showcase your achievements on your own website and drive traffic back to your 50Pros listing where potential clients can see your full profile and reviews.

Yes, most badges are dynamic and are re-evaluated daily based on your current metrics. If your average rating drops below 4.5, you’ll lose the Top Rated badge. If your response time increases above 4 hours, you’ll lose Fast Responder. If your profile completeness drops below 80%, you’ll lose Verified Elite. The Newly Joined badge naturally expires after 90 days. Time-based badges like Established Business are stable once earned. The daily evaluation ensures that badges always reflect an agency’s current performance and standing.